1. Josh Leibovitch
The Music BIZ in the US

2. About the Article
Artist Dealings
Distribution
Satellite Radio
Independent Stores
Main chain retail stores
Niche Markets

Business Dealings and Music Publishing

Publishing
Mechanicals
Performance rights
Synchronization movie rights
Commercials
Re-creation, merchandise, and complement rights
3. Promotion
Popular Promo
Grassroots promo
Which one do you think is more effective, given the success of the rap music genre, which has been greatly promoted through the public by individuals and promoters, and the massive success of rock music in the past?
4. Where do you see Music?
Is music taking a step back in society, or is music going to continue its business success? Are the benefits to be received from the major labels or someone else?
What genre of music do you see to be the mainstream in the next decade? Where do the other genres stand?
What do you think is in store for the live venue industry in the future?